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INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You are in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions, what action should you take after sounding five short and rapid blasts of the whistle?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Inland Navigation Rules – Sound and passing signals (see Navigation Rules, Part C and Rule 34 for maneuvering and warning signals) • Role of the stand-on vessel when there is doubt about the other vessel’s intentions • Meaning and purpose of five short and rapid blasts as a danger/doubt signal

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: After you sound five short blasts because you are unsure of the other vessel’s intentions, are you still required to keep your course and speed, or does your responsibility change? • Consider what the Rules say the stand-on vessel must do if the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action or if a safe passing arrangement has not been made. • Think about whether making a large, decisive turn toward the other vessel’s port side or stern is always safe, or whether you first need some kind of clear passing agreement.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what Rule 34 (Inland) says about the purpose of five short and rapid blasts and what should follow that signal. • Check the responsibilities of the stand-on vessel under the Steering and Sailing Rules (Rules 16–17) when collision risk increases or intentions are unclear. • Confirm whether you must wait for a clear safe passing agreement before committing to a bold course change like turning sharply to port or maneuvering around the other vessel’s stern.

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